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100 1 _aStelle, J. Parish
_q(James Parish)
245 1 4 _aThe gunsmith's manual
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-21
508 _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Gunsmith's Manual" by J. P. Stelle and Wm. B. Harrison is a comprehensive handbook for American gunsmiths written in the late 19th century. This manual serves as a practical guide to all branches of the gunsmithing trade, covering topics from the history of gun development to detailed instructions on how to make and repair various types of firearms. It is likely aimed at both novice and experienced gunsmiths looking to enhance their craftsmanship or knowledge in the field." "At the start of "The Gunsmith's Manual," the authors introduce the rich history of firearms, tracing their origins from early gunpowder to the development of more modern guns. The opening chapters discuss significant milestones in firearm technology, such as the invention of the first rifles and various firing mechanisms, detailing the advancements that transitioned firearms from rudimentary designs to more sophisticated weapons. The text emphasizes the evolving nature of firearms and hints at the complexities that future gunsmiths must understand, laying a foundation for the subsequent practical guidelines on gun manufacturing and maintenance presented in the following chapters." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Jesse Haney & Co, 1883
653 _aGunsmithing
700 1 _aHarrison, Wm. B.
_q(William B.)
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/gunsmithsmanualc00stel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71928
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